The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13191·Announced 2013-05-15

Optimus Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Optimus is recalling about 355,000 portable electric heaters because they can ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product defect. According to the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Optimus Enterprise Inc. is recalling approximately 355,000 Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters. The recall involves two specific models: H-5210, produced in 2011, and H-5211, produced in 2012. These white heaters measure approximately 12 inches wide by 13 inches tall by 6 inches deep. The model number and production year are listed on a label on the back of the unit, and "Optimus" is printed on the top left.

The heaters are being recalled because the design can fail to prevent the ignition of nearby combustible materials that come into contact with the unit. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. The company has not reported any injuries or incidents related to this defect.

The recalled heaters were sold nationwide from October 2011 through December 2012 for between $25 and $30. They were available at retailers including Best Buy Market Place, Family Dollar, Heartland, Northern Tool, and Rite Aid, as well as online at Amazon.com, ebay.com, and Walmart.com. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Optimus to request a free replacement. Replacement options include a comparable ceramic heater or a new model quartz radiant heater (model H-5510), which became available after August 2013.

The recalled product

Product
Portable Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters
Manufacturer
Dongguang Hong-Hwa Electric Co. Ltd.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
355,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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